Tag: Ben Houchen
8 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Billingham to host free Festival of Thrift with live performances and money-saving tips for North...

Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to a free festival this weekend which will show them how to make their mo...

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12 months ago
nationalworld.com

Labour calls for investigation into Teesworks development amid accusations in Parliament of ‘corr...

Conservative mayor Ben Houchen has denied any wrongdoing and accused Labour of politically motivated attacks on the p...

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about 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

£12m-plus Hartlepool Railway Station revamp 'is pressing on at a cracking pace'

New images show how the £12m-plus redevelopment of Hartlepool Railway Station is continuing at “a cracking pace”.

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Full report as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes surprise visit to Hartlepool after town's Levelli...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a surprise visit to Hartlepool after the town received at least £16.5million of Level...

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool awarded £16.5million of Levelling Up money to fund new film production village

Hartlepool has been awarded £16.5m of Government Levelling Up money to regenerate the Church Street area with a new f...

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

£12m railway station upgrade taking shape as these latest pictures of the development show

A multi-million upgrade of Hartlepool railway station is on track with big changes visible.

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

When will Redcar Blast Furnace disappear from Hartlepool's skyline in major explosion on Wednesda...

An iconic piece of the region’s industrial heritage will come crashing down as more details of the Redcar Blast Furna...

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Date is set for disappearance of iconic Redcar blast furnace from Hartlepool's skyline

A date has been set for the likely disappearance of an iconic blast furnace from the Hartlepool skyline.

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

£1.8m demolition works of key sites to pave the way for 48 council properties hit another milestone

Demolition work has started on a former council depot which will make way for dozens of new affordable homes.

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Plan to help regenerate key areas of Hartlepool including Middleton Grange shopping centre are a ...

A plan to create a new development corporation to drive regeneration in key parts of Hartlepool has taken a step forw...

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen congratulates new PM Rishi Sunak and says he is a 'huge ally' of th...

Tory Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has congratulated Rishi Sunak after winning the race to become the new Prime Minis...

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

See the changing view of industrial skyline as another steelworks site plant is demolished

The industrial skyline of the area has been changed forever after a former steelmaking plant was demolished.

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool residents warned to expect 'the biggest demolition yet' at former steelworks

Hartlepool residents are warned to prepare for “the biggest demolition yet” at a nearby former steelworks.

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

'A town centre to be proud of' - Hartlepool bids for tax cuts to boost businesses

Hartlepool is in the running to be one of the first places nationwide to benefit from a new scheme aimed at revitalis...

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over 1 year ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

'It's sorely needed' - £12m Hartlepool Railway Station improvement scheme begins

The multi-million-pound transformation of Hartlepool Railway Station has started with the ongoing demolition of its d...

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over 1 year ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Liz Truss urged by Teesside to 'get on with the job' after being named PM

Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston called on the new PM to backtrack on her plans to cut tax and avoid 'handouts'

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over 1 year ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Mayor denies approach on possible seat in House of Lords

Speculation Ben Houchen could be offered a seat in the unelected chamber emerged at the weekend

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over 1 year ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Cost of living row breaks out over mayor's work to help families

An increase in the energy price cap is expected to be announced next week

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

GB Bank plans to help create 100,000 jobs after receiving full UK banking licence

The property sector across the UK is set for a £3bn boost as specialist bank GB Bank officially launches after receiv...

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Mayor sounds frustration at PM race in warning of soaring bill ‘storm’

Ben Houchen also faced a grilling on what more he could be doing to ease short-term cost of living pressures

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Surprise 'underdog' bid unveiled for Darlington to host Eurovision

'O ne of the big drivers which helps us be able to qualify under the BBC regulations is there is an airport 10 minute...

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Date confirmed for crunch meeting into £20m extra for Teesside Airport

Councillors from Teesside and the wider region will pore over the combined authority’s updated 10-year investment plan

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Labour calls for residents to have seat on corporation’s top team

A mayoral development corporation in Middlesbrough would be set up later this year if it wins wider backing

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Mayor slams 'ill-thought out' plan for public sector pay after U-turn

Liz Truss backtracked on proposals for public sector workers and civil servant pay to be different across regions

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almost 2 years ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

'A station fit for the future' - Plans approved for £12m upgrade of Hartlepool Rail Station

Work to improve Hartlepool Rail Station is due to start within weeks after plans for a £12million upgrade have been a...

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Efforts to keep tabs on Ben Houchen branded 'mockery' after absences

Mr Houchen has not attended a scrutiny meeting in more than three years - but he says councillors can quiz him 'at an...

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almost 2 years ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Views needed on creating Hartlepool Mayoral Development Corporation to boost town centre regenera...

People’s views are being sought on an “unprecedented opportunity” to accelerate regeneration in Hartlepool.

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almost 2 years ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

Boris Johnson ally Ben Houchen backs Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has announced he is backing Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race in a significant bo...

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Replacement EU cash fund to give £46m to Teesside up to 2025

There has been disagreement in the past over how much money the region is getting post-Brexit

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Vision unveiled for energy firm to generate power at airport

Plans would cost an estimated £50m with money borrowed from the UK Infrastructure Bank

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almost 2 years ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen calls for 'Levelling Up' pledge from next Conservative Party leader

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has called on Conservative MPs hoping to be the party’s next leader and Prime Minister ...

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Tees Valley Mayor calls Boris Johnson departure a 'sad end'

Ben Houchen called the saga 'typical Westminster navel-gazing'

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almost 2 years ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

Third metro mayor for Yorkshire will 'amplify' region's voice, says Michael Gove

A third metro mayor for Yorkshire will "amplify" the region's voice nationally and bring healthy internal competition...

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almost 2 years ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

US-style tax cutting powers for mayors 'could turn Redcar into Nashville of England', claims Mich...

Mayors should be given American-style powers to make tax cuts in order to deliver levelling up, Michael Gove has said.

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almost 2 years ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

US-style tax cutting powers for mayors 'could turn Redcar into Nashville of England', claims Mich...

Mayors should be given American-style powers to make tax cuts in order to deliver levelling up, Michael Gove has said.

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Mayor accused of 'jam tomorrow' as Houchen and Mandelson spar

Ex-Hartlepool MP Peter Mandelson called for lasting structural change at an event on Monday

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almost 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Upset as small aircraft firm turfed out of Teesside Airport

DTVA Private Aircraft Owners Ltd has accused Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen of 'double standards'

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about 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Teesside Airport's link to London axed as mayor blasts Heathrow

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has hit out at Heathrow after the route became 'unviable'

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about 2 years ago
gazettelive.co.uk

Teesside 'perfect place' for work linked to vast £10bn wind project

Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham has written to Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen about the vast £10bn Cerulean Wind pro...

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